Hazel Dukes, civil rights leader and president of NAACP New York, has died at 92. Tributes highlight her significant influence and relentless advocacy for justice.

Community composting returns to NYC after a budget-induced hiatus, with revived sites and a goal to increase local organic waste processing and participation in sustainable waste management.

PSEG Long Island has launched "Senior Connections," an initiative to educate seniors on storm prep, scam awareness, electrical safety, and energy efficiency to ensure safety and cost savings.

Governor Kathy Hochul activates the New York National Guard and offers additional overtime to staff amidst a correction officer work stoppage to ensure safety and order in state prisons.

Blocked fire hydrant complaints in NYC have doubled since the pandemic, causing delayed emergency responses, with calls for increased fines and enforcement.

An online petition proposes renaming Long Island Sound to Gulf of Connecticut, eliciting humorous reactions and engagement from public figures, but it receives a mixed response from locals.

The National Park Service has altered the language on the Stonewall National Monument website from "LGBTQ" to "LGB," prompting protests and criticism for excluding transgender and queer identities.

Michelle Fitzsimmons becomes the first female Deputy Chief in FDNY history, leading the department's advancements and diversity during a promotion ceremony.

New York City will introduce the "465" area code in 2026 to accommodate increased phone number demand in several boroughs. Existing numbers won't change.

The book "Brooklynites" explores the history of Black residents in 19th-century Brooklyn, once a slaveholding area. It highlights their resilience, while a contemporary initiative by Outlandish connects Black New Yorkers with nature.

The Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, led by Manhattan DA Bragg, expands into Hell's Kitchen to bolster public safety and quality of life through collaborative efforts among various groups.

Peter Stein, head of the lifeguard supervisors' union Local 508, retired before a disciplinary trial. He was accused of improper leadership and fostering dysfunction that contributed to NYC staffing shortages at swimming pools.

New York landmarks were lit in yellow for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as Governor Hochul honored the 6 million Jews killed during the Holocaust.